Dr. Prempeh, our visiting associate professor, gave guest lectures for two classes; "Global Society and Local Society 2" (Dr. Chihiro Kumashiro) and "English Ⅱ-6" (Prof. Takanori Oishi).

In "Global Society and Local Society 2" (6 November), he gave a lecture entitled "Religion and everyday life in Ghana", and in "English Ⅱ-6" (10 December), he gave a lecture entitled "Hijab is my identity". In both classes, he engaged in active discussions with the students.

A film, "Empowering Women: Queen of Inanga",was screened in the "English Ⅱ-6" class on 24 December, and Dr. Prempeh also commented on it. Mr. Irene Iradukunda, one of our exchange students from Rwanda, co-directed this film. It features a lady who challenges playing traditional guitar, which has long been prohibited for women. After the film screening, Prof. Oishi held a Christmas party in his class, and Dr. Prempeh also joined and experienced a Japanese-style Christmas.

Thank you very much to Prof. Oishi and Dr. Kamishiro for this wonderful opportunity.